In this chapter, we learn that Lin Xuehan's stepmother and sister refuse to allow him to leave the house, so he has to stay with them. He tells her that he wants to go to the police to find out what has happened to him. He asks her what she wants, and she tells him that she wants his body. She also tells him what her purpose is, and he asks her if she thinks that he would kill her out of affection for her.